Application Developer

About The Company
Nightwing is a leading provider of advanced cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services. Serving clients across the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial sectors, Nightwing specializes in delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. Our capabilities encompass cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Committed to leveraging disruptive technologies and fostering agility, Nightwing aims to provide its clients with competitive and cutting-edge offerings. Our team comprises highly skilled professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and operational effectiveness, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements and strategic solutions.
About The Role
Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Web Application Developer SME to join our team in Herndon, VA. This pivotal role involves working on a suite of services designed to empower users with tools that automate a broad spectrum of enterprise-wide applications and data-centric mission management systems. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with software developers, ETL specialists, and data scientists to enhance existing applications and develop new web services, adhering to a routine production cadence that aligns with evolving user needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity for software professionals eager to expand their expertise into artificial intelligence and machine learning domains.
The role emphasizes iterative development using Agile methodologies, requiring effective communication with project team members, stakeholders, and leadership to assess requirements, demonstrate progress, and incorporate feedback. The developer will be involved in integrating AI/ML technologies into web applications, designing and testing code, creating prototypes, and delivering demonstrations for diverse audiences. Additionally, responsibilities include developing technical documentation, optimizing application performance, and ensuring scalability and security compliance. This role is ideal for professionals seeking to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment while broadening their technical skill set in AI/ML applications.
Qualifications
Proven experience working within Agile software development teams, utilizing methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and GitHub for documentation and team collaboration.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience developing web applications and UX/UI frameworks using Angular, React, or JavaScript, with specific examples of work. Experience with Java Spring framework is a plus.
At least 6-8 years of experience working in Linux operating systems.
6-8 years of experience deploying applications in Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) or equivalent cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, or Google Cloud.
2-3 years of experience with search and analytic tools like ElasticSearch, Solr, or OpenSearch.
2-3 years of ETL experience with large structured and unstructured data sets.
4-6 years of demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, and deploy new applications based on project requirements.
Strong ability to work independently and within project teams, managing tasks to meet deadlines.
6-8 years of experience with microservices architecture, containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
4-6 years of experience in Object-Oriented programming languages like Python (preferred), Java, JavaScript, C#, or SQL.
Additional desired qualifications include experience with text analytics, machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Keras, TensorFlow), data visualization tools (Tableau, Pandas, D3.js), and NoSQL or relational databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, MySQL, or Postgres. Familiarity with Natural Language Processing tools like spaCy, NLTK, Stanford CoreNLP, or Gensim is also advantageous. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a minimum of six years of relevant experience; a Master's degree can substitute for an additional two years of experience.
This position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from Day 1.
Responsibilities
Integrate AI/ML technologies into production web applications to enhance functionality and intelligence.
Participate actively in Agile development cycles, adhering to sprint schedules and reporting requirements.
Design, develop, and perform unit testing of code for production systems and prototypes.
Create rapid prototypes to validate requirements and inform design decisions.
Present feature demonstrations and walkthroughs to technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
Engage with stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop user stories, and translate these into actionable development tasks.
Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including workflows, system integrations, and compliance procedures.
Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet mission needs.
Contribute to continuous improvement processes by evaluating new technologies and integrating best practices.
Benefits
Nightwing offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth. Employees enjoy comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Our benefits also include retirement savings plans, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement programs. Nightwing fosters a collaborative and

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